Bussy-le-Repos is a commune in the Yonne department of the Bourgogne‑Franche‑Comté region in north‑central France.
Administrative status
- Arrondissement: Auxerre
- Canton: Saint‑Florentin (as of the latest territorial reform)
- INSEE code: 89058
- Postal code: 89600
Geography
- Area: 13.36 km²
- Elevation: ranges from 106 m to 221 m above sea level.
Demographics
- According to the most recent census data (2020), Bussy‑le‑Repos had a population of 124 inhabitants.
Local government
- The commune is administered by a mayor and a municipal council elected for a six‑year term (2020–2026). Specific names of current office‑holders are not provided here due to insufficient publicly verified information.
Economy and infrastructure
- Bussy‑le‑Repos is a rural locality; its economic activities are primarily agricultural.
- The commune is served by departmental roads connecting it to nearby towns such as Saint‑Florentin and Auxerre.
Historical notes
- The name “Bussy‑le‑Repos” combines the toponymic element Bussy (derived from the Latin buxus, meaning “boxwood”) with the suffix ‑le‑Repos, which may reference a historic local hospice or place of rest. Detailed historical records specific to the commune are limited.
Points of interest
- The parish church, dating from the 19th century, is a notable local landmark.
- The surrounding countryside features typical Burgundy farmland and small woodlands.
All information presented reflects the current verified data available from official French geographic and statistical sources. Where precise details are lacking, the entry notes the insufficiency of publicly confirmed information.
